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File picture shows an Airbus A321 Neo performing a flight display at Le Bourget airport on the opening day of the International Paris Air Show on June 19, 2017. — AFP picPARIS, Sept 13 — Airbus said today it has finalised a more than US$4 billion order with Cathay Pacific for 32 of its A321neo aircraft to revamp the Hong Kong-based carrier’s regional affiliate.

The single-aisle medium-haul jets will be operated by Cathay Dragon which flies from Hong Kong to a number of Asian destinations, Airbus said in a statement.

A preliminary agreement had been signed in August.

The A321neo planes “will replace and modernise Cathay Dragon’s current in-service fleet of 15 A320s and eight A321s, with the additional aircraft allowing the airline to capture growth opportunities in the region,” Airbus said.